Pakistani Singer Quratulain Balouch Attacked by Bear in Skardu

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Pakistani singer Quratulain Balouch was attacked by a bear while she was sleeping in her tent in Skardu, leaving her with injuries. Despite the severity of the incident, the singer is stable and recovering from her wounds, according to an official statement from her team. Balouch was in Skardu participating in flood relief activities and working alongside Comprehensive Disaster Response Services (CDRS). She remains in the hospital and is advised to rest and avoid public engagements for the time being.

Key Takeaways:

  • Quratulain Balouch was attacked by a brown bear while sleeping in her tent in Skardu on September 4, 2025.
  • She was rushed to the nearest medical facility immediately and is currently stable with no fractures.
  • Her condition is out of danger, and she is recovering from her wounds.
  • All public engagements, including a show on September 19, have been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
  • Balouch is in Skardu participating in flood relief activities alongside Comprehensive Disaster Response Services (CDRS).
  • She is grateful for the love and prayers pouring in for her recovery.

Statistics:

  • The incident occurred on September 4, 2025, at night while Balouch was sleeping in her tent.
  • The singer was rushed to the hospital immediately after the attack.
  • She has undergone medical treatment and is advised to rest for the time being.
  • Her public engagements, including a show on September 19, have been postponed.
  • Balouch has participated in flood relief activities in Skardu, working alongside CDRS.

Sources:

  • "I am truly grateful to everyone pouring love and prayers for Quratulain. Quratulain was in Skardu these past few days, taking part in the flood relief activities in remote villages in Baltistan that were deeply affected by recent floods, working alongside Comprehensive Disaster Response Services (CDRS)," [1].
  • "On the night of 4th September 2025, while she was sleeping in her tent, she was attacked by a brown bear. The CDRS team quickly tried and succeeded in scaring the bear away. Quratulain was immediately rushed to the nearest medical facility. Her condition is now out of danger," [1].
  • "The official Instagram page of Events by OB shared that her show on September 19 was postponed due to 'unforeseen circumstances'. It added that a new date will be announced soon," [1].

Note: [1] Hindustan Times with permission from Hindustan Times.